2015 RCF Mock Draft - End of Round 3

[Randolphkeys]

After Houston picks, I'm giving @bigfoot5415 exactly 5 hours to pick. Then I finish what I started in the second round.

Fair, footlong?

 

[bigfoot5415]

Message sent to Keyes for my pick. He will submit immediately after Houston picks.

FYI, tagging is still not coming up for me (I cant be the only one). I would suggest you guys use message from here on out.

 

[CosmoKramer]

With the 81st pick in the RCF Mock Draft

the Buffalo Bills select

Garrett Grayson, QB, Colorado State

STRENGTHS:
Field vision
Works through his progressions and reads the defense
Ability to thrive as a pocket passer
Strong arm
Can make all the NFL throws
Distributes the ball to a variety of weapons
Good on touch passes
Basis for good footwork
Athletic; can scramble and avoid sacks with his feet
Accurate in the short to intermediate part of the field
Improved throughout college
Banged @The Oi's wife, stepmom, and cousin at the same rehearsal dinner - showed me pictures as proof.
Quality mechanics
Quick release
Intelligent
Hard worker
Good character
Intangibles

Weaknesses:
Not ready to start
Needs to improve deep-ball accuracy
Can have bouts of poor decision-making
Small and inefficient downstairs - unable to shower with teammates out of shame of his micropenis
Needs to speed up his clock sometimes
Needs to improve footwork and get more comfortable under center

Summary:
The quarterback-needy nature of the NFL means there is always the potential for a quarterback to rise during the draft process. If one is going to do it in the 2015 NFL Draft, Grayson is the most likely prospect to have a big climb. There are a lot of teams that need quarterbacks, but there is a dearth of prospects to satisfy that need. Thus, Grayson could end up going higher than many expect.

Early in the 2014 season, a general manager told WalterFootball.com that they loved Grayson and thought he could end up being a quarterback to rise like Jimmy Garoppolo or Blake Bortles did in the 2014 NFL Draft. Grayson barely played as a freshman and sophomore, but he won the starting job as a junior in 2013 and had a breakout year under the guidance of Jim McElwain. Grayson completed 62 percent of his passes for 3,696 yards with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He played well to close out the season especially.

Grayson was even better in 2014. He threw for over 400 yards in back-to-back games against Boise State and UC Davis. Grayson helped lead a comeback win over Boston College on the road. He had the most efficient passing game of any quarterback in the nation as he completed 18-of-21 passes for 390 yards with five touchdowns against Wyoming. The senior completed 65 percent of his passes for 4,006 yards with 32 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2014.

Grayson was the best quarterback at the Senior Bowl. He had a quality week of practice and made some beautiful throws, but also had some missed opportunities. It was a solid, but not great week. Grayson did interview well and illustrated to teams that he has a great attitude about developing as a backup and working to support a starting quarterback. It appeals to Grayson to go the Aaron Rodgers route and sit behind a great signal-caller for a few seasons. Grayson's character receives good marks as he is viewed as a good teammate with leadership skills.

Not every team is on board with that general manager I cited about Grayson. Some don't like him, but many do. What appeals to teams about Grayson the most is the ability to be a pocket passer. He can drop back, work through his progressions and deliver some accurate passes. Grayson does a nice job of avoiding the rush and keeping his eyes downfield. He also has a strong arm that can make all the throws. Grayson displays some good accuracy at times, but needs to get more consistent. He has some mobility to avoid sacks and make throws on the run.

Grayson needs to improve throwing the deep ball and getting his footwork down while working under center. He also needs to get better at hanging tough in the face of a pass rush and not letting it rattle him. Grayson needs to polish his overall game and land with a good quarterback coach who will work with him.

Grayson's best course for the NFL would be best sitting for a year or two and developing before seeing the field. The best-case scenario for him would be to get drafted by a team like New Orleans and sit behind a great quarterback. However in the quarterback-needy NFL, Grayson could be forced to play sooner rather than later. He looks likely to be a second- or third-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.

@TheLand1287 and the Houston Texans are on the clock.

 

[Soda]

Holy crap... This moved pretty quickly.

 

[TheLand1287]

Well, fuck… the worst case scenario has happened for the Houston Texans. After a failed attempt to move up early in the 3rd round ahead of a few QB needy teams to select one of Brett Hundley or Garrett Grayson (in that order), we’re back to the drawing board with both going right before our pick.

So, with the 82nd pick in the RCF Mock Draft… the Houston Texans select Tevin Coleman, RB, Indiana.

Why the pick: Is it a huge need with Arian Foster and Alfred Blue? No, not exactly at face value, but if you dig a little deeper the pick makes some sense. Snagging Coleman in the middle of the 3rd is tremendous value for a team that is going to need to continue to surround average QB’s (Hoyer, Mallett, Savage) with playmakers. Adding Strong to go with Hopkins was a step in the right direction. Adding Coleman brings a home run hitting threat in the mold of DeMarco Murray/Darren McFadden. Arian Foster is still a terrific and productive RB, but age and injuries are quickly catching up to him. Alfred Blue had some nice moments last year, including a HUGE game against the Browns, but is probably more of a complimentary back than an every game starter you can rely on. So, with no QB worth taking now in the 3rd, and some great talent left at RB (Coleman, Ajayi, Yeldon)… the Texans figured to strike while the iron was hot and grab a steal in the 3rd.

 

[JMcCurry08]

Titans want a QB and willing to package 100, 122 and 125 to move up

 

[Randolphkeys]

@bigfoot5415 wrote up a great pick and emailed it to me... he wanted Grayson.

So assistant GM Keys is stepping in.


The San Diego Chargers select:

Henry Anderson - DE Stanford

Strengths
Comes off the ball with good pad level and forward lean. Can get arm extension and can keep himself clean as five-technique. Plays with passion. Third in conference with 12.5 tackles for loss. Moved all over defensive line and has played in both odd and even fronts. Gets hands in passing lanes when rush stalls. Capitalizes when he gets on blocker's edge. Scouts love his intelligence and team-first attitude. Will pursue hard to the sideline and rarely gives offensive linemen a snap off.

Weaknesses
Slender legs, tight hips and boring feet. Feet will stall at contact when squared up against the run. Initial punch by an offensive lineman will jostle him. Lacks power to play inside. On the ground far too often. Must improve hand usage as pass rusher. Can be blocked by tight ends. Benefited from team-oriented defensive scheme. Doesn't gain much ground with initial steps as pass rusher. Relies on hustle sacks and lacks counter moves.

Why?

The Chargers defensive line was average last year in production. Kendall Reyes and Tourek Williams underperformed, and their best D Linemen Corey Liuget will be a 6.9 million cap hit in 2016. He isn't worth that much.

NFL Anaylist Mike Maycock believes Stanford senior DE Henry Anderson will be "The ideal 5 technique in a 3-4 defense."

"He is a defensive end at 6'6,287 pounds, and when he stays low, he can use his outstanding length to his advantage; when he gets up tall and exposes his breastplate that's when he gets in trouble." Maycock writes.

"I think in two years, he is going up to 310 from 287... he'll be the ideal 5-technique in a 3-4 defense, and I think when teams get into sub packages he can use that length and quickness to his advantage and you can kick him down inside."

Todd McShay wrote that Anderson "just won't stay blocked" in Senior Bowl practices, adding "He will likely outplay his draft slot."

There are GREAT running back options that are tempting, but Branden Oliver and Danny Woodhead will all be back and healthy. IF you were paying attention last season, the team did just fine without Matthews. So, running back can be put aside for the mid-rounds.

 

[Otsego Mar]

@Stark

 

[Stark]

I honestly didn't think we'd make it this far and I really have no clue who to pickup for the Redskins at this point since I only really follow the Browns.

Team is for sale. Somebody can have the pick; I'm sure you'll do better with it than I would.

 

[Spectre]

I vote we deal Washington's pick to @JMcCurry08 if he still wants to move up. It would get the Redskins out of the 3rd altogether so we don't have to find a replacement and getting 100/122/125 for 84 is actually good value on the draft chart.

 

[Otsego Mar]

The Eagles would like their pick back, @Stark

 

[JMcCurry08]

I'll take that deal....as long as it's okay with @Soda since he's running the show

 

[Soda]

I'll take that deal....as long as it's okay with @Soda since he's running the show

What the hell

Have at it.

 

[JMcCurry08]

With the 84th pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans select Sean Mannion QB Oregon State

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Four-year starter who owns 18 passing records at Oregon State. Tall quarterback who sees over the offensive line. Throws with high release point. Plays with desired footwork. Can sit down and shift weight properly to drive the intermediate throws. Played in pro-style offense and is comfortable with 3-, 5- and 7-step drops from under center. When protected, shows confidence to stand and deliver with accuracy to all areas of the field. Trusted by head coach Mike Riley to make pre-snap reads and audible. Played in multiple-read offense and shows patience in allowing routes to develop. Good feel for pro-style play-action passing attack and can throw with above-average accuracy and ball placement.

WEAKNESSES
Tempo of his play is a concern. Slow in takeaway from center and set-up and slow getting through progressions. Carries ball low in the pocket, allowing defenders to swipe at it. Finished career with 30 fumbles and 54 interceptions. Poise and mobility in pocket are below average. Not considered a play-extender outside of pocket. Drops eyes and misses throwing windows when he senses pressure around him. Decision making greatly influenced by level of pressure around him. Fails to throw with adequate zip when feet aren't under him and he doesn't step strongly into throw. Takes too long to get rid of throws on out routes.

DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 5 or 6

SOURCES TELL US
"His stats and tape weren't as good this year as last year, but he flashes NFL potential in every game you watch. I thought he did the same thing at the Senior Bowl practices." -- NFC area scout

NFL COMPARISON
Matt Schaub

BOTTOM LINE
Tall, rhythm thrower who shows an ability to play with confidence and accuracy when used as a game manager within an offense featuring a strong rushing attack. Mannion needs plays to stay on schedule or his confidence becomes shaky and the turnovers start rolling in. Mannion lacks arm talent to carry an offense, but has enough ability to become a capable backup.

Why: the Titans need a QB, Mettenberger could be the answer but I doubt it. If Mannion can sit and learn for a year or two behind Mettenberger, he could be a decent NFL QB

and because I didn't notice Petty was already drafted

 

[Randolphkeys]

Ummmmm....





Sooooo....






I guess you forgot when b00bie reached for him like Plasticman in the first round.